The College of Charleston ranked 300th in the United States, 1168th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 92 research topics. The College of Charleston ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 9,582 academic publications and 211,422 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 59 notable alumni.
The College of Charleston ranked 305th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1359th in the World with 5,730 publications made and 125,684 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The College of Charleston ranked 300th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1677th in the World with 4,232 publications made and 116,357 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The College of Charleston ranked 351st for Biology in the United States and 2056th in the World with 4,230 publications made and 122,924 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Paleontology, Biochemistry, Botany, Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation.
The College of Charleston ranked 348th for Computer Science in the United States and 1788th in the World with 3,655 publications made and 101,932 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Library and Information science, Computer Vision.
The College of Charleston ranked 371st for Engineering in the United States and 2442nd in the World with 3,156 publications made and 77,353 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Networking.
The College of Charleston ranked 370th for Medicine in the United States and 1787th in the World with 3,095 publications made and 82,597 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Surgery, Anatomy and Physiology.
The College of Charleston ranked 358th for Physics in the United States and 2247th in the World with 2,993 publications made and 78,814 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.
The College of Charleston ranked 379th for Chemistry in the United States and 2496th in the World with 2,702 publications made and 73,560 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Environmental Chemistry, Physical chemistry.
The College of Charleston ranked 341st for Psychology in the United States and 1355th in the World with 2,466 publications made and 79,755 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The College of Charleston ranked 272nd for Business in the United States and 1169th in the World with 2,247 publications made and 62,996 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.
The College of Charleston ranked 346th for Mathematics in the United States and 1767th in the World with 1,824 publications made and 47,182 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Actuarial Science.
The College of Charleston ranked 336th for Economics in the United States and 1411th in the World with 1,629 publications made and 35,295 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
The College of Charleston ranked 278th for Art & Design in the United States and 1088th in the World with 1,330 publications made and 22,310 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Art History, Aesthetics, Creative Writing.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
